Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics for a temporary full-time position. The role covers multi-site pediatric care with rotating shifts (0730-1930/1930-0730) and a bi-weekly schedule of 75 hours.

Start is Jan 4, 2027, with end around May 6, 2027, pending incumbent return. Responsibilities include planning and delivering direct pediatric nursing care, aligning with unit philosophy and VIHA standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of contacts including co-workers, physicians, community representatives, patients, families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in hospital per unit philosophy and standards.
• Report to Nurse Manager or designate and adhere to BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards.

Skills

Communication

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

RN registration BC

CPR certification

Pediatric preceptorship/CLU

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - (236696)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1930/1930-0730

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jan. 4 2027

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

May. 6 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate, the Registered Nurse - Pediatrics plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Current CPR Basic Rescuer required. New Nursing grads must have completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU), or final preceptorship on Pediatric Inpatient. Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; up to two (2) years recent (within the past 2 years), acute Pediatric experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.


• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.